What is the Economy?

And Why it Matters to You

Joe Richards (Economy), Beth Leslie (Economy)

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Zed Books Ltd
13 January 2022

Economics & Business; Economics; Economic systems & structures

Why are houses so expensive? Is our banking system going to collapse again? Should we be worried that robots are going to take all our jobs? And just what exactly is the economy anyway? Economists and politicians would have you believe it is a rarified topic best left to ‘the experts’. The experts are wrong.

This book uncovers what people really mean when they talk about ‘the economy’, taking the word off its pedestal and showing that it’s just a lens for seeing the world around us. That, at its heart, economics is about you, and the society you’re a part of.

Explaining key concepts in economics in relation to how they directly affect your life – from your money to your home, your workplace to your future – What is the Economy? drags the obscure world of economics kicking and screaming towards the everyday and equips you with clarity and understanding.

By: Joe Richards (Economy), Beth Leslie (Economy)
Imprint: Zed Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781786995605
ISBN 10: 1786995603
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 13 January 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Preface (and a general warning) Chapter 1: How did we get here? Chapter 2: What is the economy? Chapter 3: What is an economy for? Chapter 4: You (and everybody else) Chapter 5: Your High Street Chapter 6: Your Home Chapter 7: Your Work Chapter 8: Your Money Chapter 9: Your Society Chapter 10: Your Government Chapter 11: Your World Chapter 12: The World Needs a New Language Bibliography and Further Reading

Beth Leslie is a writer and editor. She became interested in economics when she realised it was a great way to better understand the world around her. Beth is currently the Editor for Economy, a charity that seeks to make economics more understandable for everyone. Joe Richards is an author, educator and economist. After the financial crash of 2008, Joe's family lost their business and the home they grew up in. Spotting a lack of public understanding in the economy, Joe's journey in economics began. Joe campaigned to make economics more accessible for everyone, working with organizations from the Bank of England and BBC News, to local schools and the UK government.

Reviews for What is the Economy?: And Why it Matters to You

If you ever wanted to know what economists talk about, or want to get a bit more understanding out of media coverage of economics and the economy, then this gem of a book will get you started! * Peter Antonioni, UCL, UK *